1. Intro to Guided Chaos Cane-Fighting Recently, I returned home for a tune-up with Grandmaster John Perkins at the Elmsford headquarters in New York. These tune-ups are routine for me starting back when I entered college. My tuneups generally consist of training with Grandmaster Perkins and his instructors and getting my butt-kicked…a lot. In a […]
1. How to deal with robbery scenarios Robberies are a dangerous scenario that need to be taken seriously. The best defense is awareness which allows you to avoid the situation altogether. However, if you’re caught unawares you need a physical plan that’ll allow you to escape. There are techniques to deal with this but many […]
1. It’s safer to assume your attacker is armed When confronting a violent offender in close combat you should assume your attacker is armed. The reason is a large number of criminals attack victims while in possession of a weapon regardless of if it’s present at the start of an attack or not. Assuming your […]
1. Palm-strikes are more effective than punches One of the surprising aspects to Guided Chaos is we don’t train clients to strike with a closed fist primarily. Due to the popularity of combat sports people think the most effective way to strike an adversary in unarmed combat is with your fist. However, that isn’t true […]
1. Self-defense requires serious preparation Historically martial arts have created great fighters that are fast, strong and powerful. In MMA competition martial artists have found a new venue in which to practice their techniques against other skilled fighters. These are conditioned athletes who are well trained, pain resilient and mentally tough. Therefore, martial artists spend years […]
The Problem with Self-Defense Training 1. Self-defense classes are ineffective Self-defense is a strange topic in our society. It’s strange because many of us say it’s important but don’t get around to learning it. In fact we are more concerned about personal fitness than we are about our personal safety. While I think staying healthy is important […]